BREAK IN

How long do my cables have to break in?

What is the best way to break in my cables?

The best way to break in your cables is to have them burned in on the Nordost VIDAR machine by an Authorized Dealer. Most dealers will do this
for a small charge and many offer this service when you buy your cables from them. This is another reason to buy your cable from an Authorized
Nordost Dealer.

Can I have my cables burned in at the Nordost factory?

No, we don’t offer this service at our factory due to the volume of work and the logistics involved.

What happens during break in?

Considerable changes occur in the cable during the break in process. Any gases that were trapped between the insulation and the conductors during
manufacturing are dissipated. Additionally, the insulation material charges up. The diode effects of the conductor will be more pronounced after
168 hours of break in. During this time the cable takes on a direction.

How long does break in last?

If the cable has not been used for more than one month, it will benefit from being broken in on the VIDAR. It is a good idea to bring your cables
back to your local dealer every year and have them broken in again.

Why is the VIDAR better for breaking in cables?

The VIDAR is designed to put a very wide band signal of varying amplitude through the cables connected to it. In the normal course of use, cables
such as tone arm and analog interconnects never get a high level of signal. This means it can take a long time for them to break in fully. The VIDAR
speeds up this process by the combination of frequencies it puts through the cable. The results from the VIDAR will always be better than any other
break- in method used.

Cables such as tonearms and analog interconnects are normally never exposed to high signal levels, so it takes an extra long time for them to break
in. When a cable is connected to the VIDAR it is subjected to a wide band signal of varying amplitude. The combination of frequencies put through
the cable speed up the break in process. Results from the VIDAR will always be better than any other break in method used.